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- Building <br /> _* The two level, 10,000 square foot Nature Center building was built in 1993,and <br /> features two multi-purpose classrooms,a display area,a small library,staff office <br /> space,fireside seating, preschool space,storage areas,a kitchen,and lunchroom/ <br /> craft area. <br /> Existing Conditions <br /> • Arrival inside the building does not lead to a clear orientation or circulation <br /> of the space <br /> • The display area,including some animal mounts and display cases,feel <br /> static and outdated <br /> fxrsr r i t;';�;,c'kp: • The library feels private and visitors are not sure if it is a public space, <br /> _ resulting in the underutilization of a great resource <br /> • An overall lack of indoor/outdoor relationship-no access to outside from <br /> upper classrooms,limited number of windows,views to outside do not add <br /> F to natural experience <br /> 1 • Staff space is not fully separated from preschool area;noise from one area <br /> travels to the other area easily <br /> ==` we <br /> ir <br /> _ # Limited staff space restricts the flexibility to add staff members or have <br /> AL. - more separated staff space <br /> - <br /> _ • Storage capacity does not fully meet program needs <br /> EX1s7u;u wo+Iuw-YiriifiriL' <br /> • Aging building means that capital repairs will be needed in the near future <br /> Needs <br /> • Entrance needs distinction to attract visitors from the outside <br /> 11-1- ^ <br /> • Orientation inside the building needs improvement <br /> i }' 17 <br /> � Display area needs incorporation of sensory,interactive displays <br /> — -{ • Library should be welcoming and comfortable <br /> • Additional windows and attention to views from inside the building <br /> . Reconfiguration of space to provide quiet,private space for staff <br /> EJ!lStil;r; <br /> Improved storage <br /> WEPS <br /> - Full assessment of mechanical systems <br /> AV <br /> Existing library <br />